Marc Hammer secures his Asian Tour card at Q-School in Hua Hin after a tense five-hole playoff.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, concluded with 35 players earning their tour cards — among them, Germany’s Marc Hammer. After five intense days, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the Q-School standings. The left-hander impressed with a final-round 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). Finishing at 16-under-par, the 25-year-old claimed first place and secured his Asian Tour card in dominant fashion.
Milestone moment for Lin Yuxin
Yuxin’s victory marks a major milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. A two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2017, 2019), he played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, Yuxin has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and selected Korn Ferry Tour events. Putting issues — which he described as largely mental — had hindered his progress. “I played well all season but struggled with the putter, especially in the summer,” Yuxin said. “I worked hard on it in October and November, and my game has felt good since. It’s been a tough journey with ups and downs, but I’ve learned a lot since turning pro — it’s been a valuable experience.”
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya followed closely behind, delivering consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before stumbling with a 72 on the final day, finishing at 15-under-par. Canada’s Henry Lee claimed third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer clinches Asian Tour card in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards was especially dramatic. Twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) faced off in a playoff for the remaining eight spots. After five tense holes, eight players emerged victorious — including Germany’s Marc Hammer from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg. The 27-year-old delivered a steady performance throughout the event, closing with a 70 (-2) on the final day, adding to his earlier rounds of 71–67–72. His consistency paid off with a coveted Asian Tour card. Hammer brings experience from the DP World Tour, where he recorded three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants — Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) — failed to make the cut after the fourth round.